The Talker: The meaning of the Boston Marathon

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Posted Apr. 21, 2014 at 10:43 AM
Updated Apr 21, 2014 at 10:44 AM

Posted Apr. 21, 2014 at 10:43 AM
Updated Apr 21, 2014 at 10:44 AM

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Today's Boston Marathon is more than just a foot race. This year, the world is with the runners and the city of Boston. The Boston Marathon stands for American freedom and a city that refused to cower to terrorism. In 2013, two horrific bombs exploded at the finish line, which halted the race, killed three spectators and injured more than 200 people.

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